Tequesta planning board re-elects Leslie Dasher as chair, Theresa Maggio as vice chair

The Planning and Zoning Board of the Village of Tequesta re-elected Leslie Dasher as chair and Theresa Maggio as vice chair at its July 17, 2025 meeting, during the board’s annual reorganization.

The reorganization proceeded under the board’s internal selection rule: Section 22-5-2 of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances directs the board to select its chair and vice chair annually at the first meeting held after council appointments. Staff explained the board may elect via motion or by nomination; the board approved a motion to renominate the incumbents.

Why it matters: The chair and vice chair set meeting agendas and preside over quasi-judicial hearings; reappointing incumbents provides continuity for ongoing matters, including land-use items coming before the board.

What happened at the meeting A motion that Leslie remain chair and Theresa remain vice chair was made and seconded. The clerk called a roll; members recorded “Aye” when their names were read. The roll-call transcript shows affirmative votes from Sherry Ambrose, Jean McEldowney, Elizabeth Shower, Theresa Maggio and Leslie Dasher. The board chair position and vice chair position therefore remain as incumbents.

Meeting context and procedural note Staff reminded the board that the director of the Department of Community Development serves as clerk to the board, per the cited ordinance; the board agreed to proceed via motion. The meeting record shows the board also approved the meeting agenda (including the reorganization) and approved minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting after correcting the April roll call to show alternate Marie was present.

ACTIONS/OUTCOMES: Motion approved by roll call; outcome: approved.